Idaho · Camping

Upper James Campsite

Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Upper James Campsite open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Payette National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Payette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 2,117 ft
  • McCall Ranger DistrictPayette National Forest · Salmon, Idaho Wild and Scenic River

Upper James Campsite is a campground in Idaho at about 2,117 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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  • Best time to go · Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Upper James Campsite

    Best months: June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 21°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 29°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      73° / 41°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 48°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 53°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 52°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 35°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 28°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 22°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yellowpine Bar, ID, 20.4 mi away at 2,480 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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